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February 18, 2011

Winter takes toll on area's streets, roads

SIKESTON -- Snow and ice wreaked havoc for motorists when they covered the roadways. The winter storms' remnants -- now in the form of potholes -- are creating a different type of frustration for drivers. "We've had a few calls from motorists -- four or five in the past week -- who've reported potholes in town," said Steve Lee, street superintendent for the city of Sikeston...

City of Sikeston Street Division employees Dale Graham, right, and Glen Hoskins fix a pothole along Cambridge Street Thursday in Sikeston. This week's warmer temperatures created an ideal time for city, county and state road maintenance workers to fill potholes and cracks following the harsh winter storms. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)
City of Sikeston Street Division employees Dale Graham, right, and Glen Hoskins fix a pothole along Cambridge Street Thursday in Sikeston. This week's warmer temperatures created an ideal time for city, county and state road maintenance workers to fill potholes and cracks following the harsh winter storms. (Photo by Leonna Heuring, Staff)

SIKESTON -- Snow and ice wreaked havoc for motorists when they covered the roadways. The winter storms' remnants -- now in the form of potholes -- are creating a different type of frustration for drivers.

"We've had a few calls from motorists -- four or five in the past week -- who've reported potholes in town," said Steve Lee, street superintendent for the city of Sikeston.

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